While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data Many adult smokers still aren't aware of the full range of evidence based alternatives available to them. Recent UK research shows that misperceptions around the relative risks of vaping have reached record levels, you can feel fine while your lungs are still taking the hit. That is the trap with vaping. The device looks cleaner than a cigarette, smells softer, and fits into normal life. Vaping Could Be 'Potentially Even More' Harmful to Hearts Than Smoking, Scientists Warn Newsweek Is Vaping Worse Than Smoking Cigarettes? Get the Facts E cigarettes contain hazardous substances, addictive and harmful